Amaphela sedans have been providing
a taxi-type operation in areas where a gap in the public transport market had
existed.
MEC Robin Carlisle handed over 100
letters to qualifying Amaphela operators from Gugulethu, Philippi , Nyanga
and cross roads.
Spokesperson Sipheshile Dube said in
the past, the amaphela were characterized by self regulated which resulted in
poor vehicle quality and the safety of passengers being compromised and illegal
operation resulting from overtrading.
“This is our first phase of
regulation and we are hoping to continue to other areas in partnership with the
City and other municipalities; the regulation of operations include the
regulation of the vehicles themselves, issuing of operating licenses and
subsequently drafting of a code of conduct” Dube added.
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